{"id":34516,"date":"2021-08-17T12:21:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T06:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=34516"},"modified":"2024-07-06T16:33:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T11:03:29","slug":"types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Types of NGO Registration &#038; their Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">NGO registration is a mandate for those who are intending to set up an NGO in India. NGO can exist in various forms; hence, if you want to engage yourself with a social cause by establishing an avenue, it is essential to get accustomed to it. This write-up will talk about the different Types of NGO followed by the benefits of the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#Types_of_NGO_Registration\" >Types of NGO Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#What_is_the_core_objective_behind_legalizing_a_non-governmental_entity\" >What is the core objective behind legalizing a\nnon-governmental entity?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#Different_Types_of_NGO_and_their_benefits\" >Different Types of NGO and their benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#Registration_for_Section_8_Company\" >Registration for Section 8 Company&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#Benefits_of_Section_8_company_registration\" >Benefits of Section 8 company registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/types-of-ngo-registration-their-benefits\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_regulations_that_administer_NGO_registration_in_India\"><\/span>What are the different regulations that administer NGO\nregistration in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare the laws that set out various provisions for NGO registration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/different-regulations-that-administer-NGO-registration-in-India.png\" alt=\"different regulations that administer NGO registration in India\" class=\"wp-image-34520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/different-regulations-that-administer-NGO-registration-in-India.png 777w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/different-regulations-that-administer-NGO-registration-in-India-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/different-regulations-that-administer-NGO-registration-in-India-768x324.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_NGO_Registration\"><\/span>Types of NGO Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare three options through which you can avail NGO registration in India:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/society-registration\"><strong>Society registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trust-registration\"><strong>Trust registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/section-8-company-registration\"><strong>Section 8 Company registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_core_objective_behind_legalizing_a_non-governmental_entity\"><\/span>What is the core objective behind legalizing a\nnon-governmental entity?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou wish to work for a good cause, then the best way to accomplish this goal is\nto obtain NGO registration in the first place. Various reasons for legalizing a\nsociety in India are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These\nare the autonomous entity which aims to benefit the society in one way or\nanother. They usually focussed on the upliftment of the poor and the needy\nones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally,\nNGOs works for the betterment of the underprivileged people &amp; facilitate\nthose ample ways to thrives seamlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you underpin the objective of your organization, you can proceed further to engage with the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/ngo-registration\"><strong>NGO registration process<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_NGO_and_their_benefits\"><\/span>Different Types of NGO and their benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section will brief out the different Types of NGO that exist in our legal framework&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust Registration:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprovisions regarding the trust registration are mentioned under Society\nRegistration Act, 1882. These institutions are referred to as a public\ncharitable trust &amp; are generally established when the land or property is\ninvolved. The utilization of trust is for the relief of poverty, medical aid,\npoverty, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Advantages\noffered by Trust Registration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Trust doesn\u2019t have to deal\nwith the hassle of land acquisition as this facility is provided by the\ngovernment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust legalized under the\nTrust Act utilizes Gov-Registered Name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust functioning with norms\nof Trust registration is eligible for Tax-related benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80G certificate benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Benefit regarding service tax or income tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Society Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Society\nregistration is another legit way of legalizing NGOs in India. NGOs having this\nregistration usually operate in the form of society. To function as a legit\nsociety, the individuals come together for advocating scientific, charitable,\nor any other purposes, as cited u\/s 30 of the Society registration Act 1860.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Benefits\nunder Society Registration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A registered society rejoices an autonomous legal identity. Each member serving the society stands liable for their actions &amp; not the other members.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited liability \u2013 Since society NGO operates as an autonomous legal identity, the members rejoice limited liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to several Rebates and concessions under the existing taxation framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered societies are less vulnerable to brand name violation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-are-section-8-companies\/\">What are Section 8 Companies? Know its provisions and Incorporation Procedures <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_for_Section_8_Company\"><\/span>Registration for Section 8 Company&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Section 8 registration is another viable option for entities seeking to operate as an NGO in India. Entities under Section 8 company registration come under the ambit of Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These avenues aim to safeguard charity, religion, trade, etc. But, the income generated by such an establishment remained isolated from its shareholders. Such funds are generally allocated for promotional work and for a social cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A society can be set up by a minimum of seven or more people. Apart from Indian national entities, foreigners &amp; other registered societies are eligible to register for the MOA of the society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just like a Partnership Company, society can function as a registered or unregistered entity. However, societies adhering to the underlying legalities can purchase properties and file cases in the event of a legal dispute.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong><em>state governments<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/State_government\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> administer society registration. Therefore, the applicant seeking such a registration required submitting a prescribed form before the respective state authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process of society registration begins with the name reservation. To serve this purpose, the establishing members are mandated to render their approval. After serving this obligation, the members are required to draft the Memorandum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Section_8_company_registration\"><\/span>Benefits of Section 8 company registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>As such is no legal\nprerequisite for maintaining a minimum capital requirement for setting up NGOs\nas per section 8 company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just like trust, a Section 8\ncompany also rejoices an autonomous legal entity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 8 companies have\naccess to several tax benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government has waived off\nstamp duty for registered NGOs, which otherwise come into play during the\nregistration process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no compulsion for\nsection 8 companies to add the suffix in their name, unlike private and public\nlimited companies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike trust and society, a\nsection 8 company seems to foster better credibility.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 8 encounters fewer\nlegal complications when it comes to transferring the ownership. In the purview\nof Section 8 of the IT Act, 1961, people are eligible to transfer the ownership\nof both immobile &amp; moveable assets without any legal hassles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up an NGO in India seeks legitimate paperwork and 100% adherence to underlying legalities. The Types of NGO mentioned above attract distinctive requirements and paper works when it comes to registration. , the new applicant may get confused with registration prerequisites thus;, it is advisable to avail professional advice when such a scenario sips in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/\">How to apply for GST registration certificate online? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NGO registration is a mandate for those who are intending to set up an NGO in India. NGO can exist in various forms; hence, if you want to engage yourself with a social cause by establishing an avenue, it is essential to get accustomed to it. 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